Read the following phrases describing relationship challenges. Select “Yes” for each challenge that you believe you could address by improving your interpersonal communication skills. Select “No” for challenges that you do not believe you could address by improving your interpersonal communication skills.
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Feeling plagued by the sense that you’re not the kind of person you should be or that others expect you to be |
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Thinking of and treating others in a negative, stereotypical fashion |
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Dealing with unwanted anger in ways that avoid chronic hostility and aggression |
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Managing grief related to the loss of a loved one |
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Feeling extreme fear and anxiety when interacting with others |
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Managing people who are verbally and physically aggressive toward you |
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Reducing the likelihood of violence during interpersonal conflicts |
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Managing romantic jealousy in yourself and your partners |
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Dealing with betrayal in friendship relationships |
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Coping with parental favoritism shown toward a sibling |
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Responding effectively to abuse from a coworker or supervisor |
Total Number of “Yes” answers:
You can better manage all of these relationship challenges by improving your interpersonal communication, as you’ll discover throughout this text.